Freelance Tank Communication 101
Synopsis
A streamlined process that addresses mob handling of all types, as well as facilitates smooth tank transitions for both single-boss and simultaneous multi-boss encounters.
- Standardized hotkey setups to ensure clear and succinct communication.
- Simple implementation:
- Two hotkeys
- Audio/Text Trigger
- Channel(s), for multi-boss encounters
Hotkeys
Two hotkeys: One when actively tanking. The other when disc(s) duration is close to ending and a swap is required.
Modify actively tanking/swap hotkeys as the situation and raid assignment dictates.
Hotkey Line Syntax: /# /channel [ optional event specific message ] -- [ Actively Tanking / Swap message ]
Remove/Replace /# when and where applicable as it reflects your raid assignment and channel setup.
The /#'s are for key efficiency:
- Remove /#'s for /rs, /ooc, /shout, and you'll be setup for single-boss assignment.
- Replace /# with the channel setup for multi-boss assignment as it applies to the situation.
- Replace /# with /gs or remove it if your default chat is set to group, and you'll be setup for tanking trash adds.
- EQ throws a little chat error for /#'s. But you can filter this to your spam window and never see it.
- For workaround details, refer to the Filter Unwanted Messages in EQ post (http://forums.eqfreelance.net/index.php?topic=450.0)
Actively Tanking: TANKING -> %T
Example:
/# TANKING -> %T
/# /say TANKING -> %T
/# /rs TANKING -> %T
/# /ooc TANKING -> %T
/# /shout TANKING -> %T
Swap: TANK SWAP!
Example:
/# TANK SWAP!
/# /say TANK SWAP!
/# /rs TANK SWAP!
/# /ooc TANK SWAP!
/# /shout TANK SWAP!
Encounters
TRASH ADDS
When part of floater tank contingent for add duty, direct your actively tanking key towards group only. The swap key is unused.
SINGLE-BOSS
When part of a main tank line-up; in a single-boss encounter, the process is as follows:
Actively tanking and swaps are communicated across three channels:
MULTI-BOSS
When part of a main tank line-up; in a multi-boss encounter, the process is isolated slightly to avoid cross-talk with other line-ups.
Operate in a unique channel created at the time that relates to the event.
Modify/direct actively tanking/swap hotkeys into the unique channel and/or as instructed.
Audio/Text Trigger
Pattern: TANK SWAP!
GTT Trigger File: tank_swap.gtt (http://www.eqfreelance.net/audio/tank_swap.gtt)
Audio File: tank_swap.wav (http://www.eqfreelance.net/audio/tank_swap.wav)